Production Planning and Control Technician III Details

Production Planning and Control Technician III

Abbvie - Waco, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Job Summary

Assists the Manufacturing Manager and Supervisors in Production / Packaging. Coordination of issues that are production related that involves the Departments of Production, Planning, Receiving, and Finance.

Job Details

This position is responsible for the following:

• Coordinates writes and/or circulates for approval all documentation applicable to the production / packaging of filled products that are manufactured, packaged, tested and inspected at the Waco Site ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Develops trend lines and conducts data analyses of production issues related to effective and efficient operation of packaging / production processes.
• Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies.
• Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOP’s and cGMP’s.
• Remain current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP’s relating to the job and to the department.
• Complete and remain current with all required cGMP and safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Incumbent has full authority to make decisions and/or take action that is required to carry out job duties. Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP procedures, general business policies, requirements and objectives. The incumbent must be willing to take temporary assignments as required.

Regulated Responsibilities (including cGMP and EHS)

Incumbent is expected to be fully compliant with all criteria established by governmental agencies, Ministry of Health, and legislative requirements including, but not limited to: the FDA, European Community (EC), ISO 13485 - Medical Devices, European Economic Community Medical Device Directive (MDD), Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), OSHA, Sarbanes-Oxley, EPA, DOT, EEOC, and ADA.

Incumbent will work to ensure that the company is in compliance with all environmental, health and safety requirements and assure our business practices enhance the welfare of our customers, employees and the community in which we operate.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements for this position are:

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree preferred.

Certification

Word, Excel, and SAP experience preferred.

Experience: Technical

Two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience required. Working knowledge of cGMP’s with practical hands-on experience preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to logically, calmly, systematically and decisively solve problems in a proactive manner under stressful conditions.
• Take on new challenges or changes in a positive manner.
• Good analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Excellent math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.
• Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. for men and 35 lbs. for women.

Significant Work Activities
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.